Benefits

• Reduce inflammation and swelling
• Anti-aging properties
• Rich in antioxidants

Ingredients & Weight

thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

3 tablespoons

grated lemon peel

1 tablespoons

English breakfast or other black tea leaves

2 tablespoons

Water

2 cups

Preparation directions

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Remove from the heat. Add the basil, lemon peel and tea leaves; cover and steep for 4 minutes.
• Strain, discarding basil, lemon peel and tea leaves. Serve immediately.
• Ready -------------------****

How often to use

Basil is considered effective in a single dose of 300mg to 600mg of dried leaves daily for preventive therapy, and in 600mg to 1800mg in divided doses daily for curative therapy.

I usually look for products standardized to at least two percent ursolic acid. Basil can also be taken as tea. A cup of tulsi tea from an infused tea bag is an excellent way to try out this fascinating plant.

Scientific proof

• www.medicalnewstoday.com
• www.youbeauty.com/health/columns